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By Your Side

The uplifting read-in-one-sitting read from the Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling Author and Gavin & Stacey co-creator

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By Your Side

By: Ruth Jones
Narrated by: Ruth Jones
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**The INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 RNA ROMANTIC COMEDY AWARD**

Cosy up for an autumn read and fall in love with Linda & Levi in By Your Side, the latest heart-warmer from the Gavin and Stacey co-creator, Ruth Jones.

After thirty-three years helping strangers at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit, Linda is looking forward to early retirement.

But first, one last case: tracking down the relatives of the deceased Levi Norman, a Welshman who spent his final years on a remote Scottish island.

As Linda delves into Levi’s past, aided (and occasionally thwarted) by the residents of Storrich, she uncovers more than just his story.

Bursting with heart and humour, By Your Side is about finding joy in the most unlikely connections, and the importance of holding on to friendship, love and community – especially when life gets messy.

'Brilliantly told, you'll laugh, cry - and love it' Woman & Home

'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones' Heat (Book of the Week)

‘Ruth’s books are always a joy and full of gorgeous characters’ Prima

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Loved Ruth’s narration almost as much as I loved this book. Can’t wait for her next novel.

Excellent listen.

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Ruth Jones is a beautiful writer and brings her books to life with her own reading.

Perfect as always!

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My very first listen of Ruth Jones! Where have I been, why did nobody tell me? I absolutely loved it, the characters, the story! Wonderful! On to my next one 🥰

Why Did No One Tell Me

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Absolutely loved this story from the very first chapter, made all the better by Ruth's narration. It was a very moving and heartwarming book that I just couldn't put down. This is my 2nd book I've read by Ruth Jones, and now on the search for numb 3!

Brilliant!

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I’ve just finished this book, it’s my first of Ruth Jones and it won’t be my last. I couldn’t put it down. I fell in love with the characters - especially Levi & Fergus. A beautiful story of love and loss. Can’t recommend it enough

Beautiful story & beautifully told

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